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FC Bayern meets Aston Villa in pre-season friendly in Hong Kong

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 11:17 AM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

FC Bayern meets Aston Villa in pre-season friendly in Hong Kong

Summary

FC Bayern faces Aston Villa in their fourth pre-season match, taking place in Hong Kong. Bayern won their Asia tour opener against Jeju SK with a 2-1 score, while Aston Villa recently defeated the Indonesian Liga 1 All-stars 3-1. This match continues the historical rivalry, with Villa previously defeating Bayern in past encounters. Key players include Manuel Neuer starting in goal for Bayern and Arijon Ibrahimović in a central role. Both teams aim to build momentum ahead of their respective seasons.

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By the Numbers

•FC Bayern started their Asia tour with a 2-1 win over Jeju SK.
•Aston Villa defeated the Indonesian Liga 1 All-stars 3-1 in their last match.
•Manuel Neuer returns to start for Bayern after load management.
•Match taking place in Hong Kong.
•Historical context includes Villa's previous Champions League victories against Bayern.

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FC Bayern play against Europa League winners Aston Villa in their fourth pre-season game. The Bavarians started their Asia tour with a 2-1 win over Jeju SK before traveling to Hong Kong, where they wi...
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